Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 124, Shloka 17
पुष्पकविमान-प्रस्थानम्
The Pushpaka Vimāna Offered and the Return Prepared
पूजितोऽस्मित्वयावीर साचिव्येनपरन्तप ।सर्वात्मना च चेष्टाभिःसौहार्देनपरेण च ।।।।
pūjito 'smi tvayā vīra sācivyena parantapa |
sarvātmanā ca ceṣṭābhiḥ sauhārdena pareṇa ca ||
O bayani, tagapagpuksa ng mga kaaway—sa iyong tapat na payo, sa iyong buong-pusong pagsisikap, at sa iyong dakilang mabuting kalooban, ako’y tunay na pinarangalan.
"O tormentor of enemies! Hero, I am honoured by your friendship, by your efforts, and good heartedness of all of you."
FAQs
Kṛtajñatā (gratitude): acknowledging faithful service and goodwill is a ruler’s duty and sustains righteous alliances.
Rāma responds to Vibhīṣaṇa by recognizing his support and friendship after the war’s completion.
Rāma’s gratitude and Vibhīṣaṇa’s loyal, whole-hearted service.